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Fully aware of all pros and cons of csection. want to schedule for first and only baby. how difficult will it be to find willing doctor?how to proceed

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Should be able to: You should not have any problem because the american college of ob-gyn says that once u have been counseled of the pros and cons you can have an elective c-section scheduled at 39-40 weeks gestation, I do at least one of these each month.

Dr Rutledge and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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